We currently have a huge surplus of unskilled workers and this has wages bumping along near minimum wage for these jobs. We also have a huge population of basically unemployable to take care of already.

And if you think it's bad now, check this out. This technology already exists and is being sold as fast as they can make them.

This is America. You don't have to be smart to be successful. My brother graduated high school on a 6th grade reading level but he is one of the hardest working people I know. He went to Lincoln Tech for auto mechanics and was recruited by BMW into their STEP program. He has been with BMW for 22 years now and is currently an A-Technician making a six figure salary. Dude inspires the hell out of me...